The Irvine Police Department Office of Emergency Management recommends all citizens to be prepared for all emergencies. Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning. You may be forced to evacuate your neighborhood or be confined to your home.

Local first responders will be mobilized, but cannot reach everyone in our city right away. What would you do if basic services - water, natural gas, electricity, landline and cellular telephones - were cut off? You can cope with disaster by preparing in advance. Here are some steps that can make you better prepared for all hazards which may impact our community.

How to Prepare for an Emergencies(Click the pictures below to learn more)